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WAI Concludes Record Conference in Long Beach

More than 4,500 attendees participated in the 34th annual WAI Conferennce in California, with 32 countries represented.
Women in Aviation International New Members Connect event in 2023 (Photo: Women in Aviation International)
FBOs

New Luxury GA Hangar Complex Opens in San Francisco Area

The newly-opened Skyway Center at San Carlos Airport offers 50,000 sq ft of hangar space in an upscale complex aimed at general aviation owners.
Skyway Center at California's San Carlos Airport
Safety

CJP-FOQA Now Available for Citation Jet Pilots Members

Adoption of flight operations quality assurance post flight analysis by single-pilot jet operators can help drive safety improvements.
CJP-FOQA safety information dashboard for jet pilots

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, February 28

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.
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Sustainability and Environment

Report: Aviation's Net-zero Goal Not Easily Achievable

Aviation must take a multi-pronged approach to reach net-zero and even then the path will be fraught with technological and practical difficulties.
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Senate Commerce Hearing To Focus on FAA Nomination

Senate Commerce Committee set to review the nomination of Phil Washington to become the next FAA administrator.
U.S. Capitol building
Aircraft

Brazil's ANAC Approves Cirrus Vision Jet Autoland

Garmin's autoland system for the Cirrus Vision Jet can automatically land the airplane if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
Cirrus Vision Jet single-engine jet in flight over clouds

Gulfstream Celebrates G700 in Manhattan

The G700 just completed a world tour.
Gulfstream G700 celebration 2023
Airlines

Cambodia Steps Up Training with CAE Full Flight Simulator

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.
A CAE full-flight simulator operated by training organization LTC in Cambodia.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ocean Explorer Teams With Embraer on Helo Mx System

Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer has selected Embraer's Beacon digital maintenance platform.
Ocean Explorer Airbus helicopter on helipad
Aircraft

PAL’s Global 6500-based Maritime Patroller Emerges

While Saab has ceased marketing its Swordfish MPA, a similar aircraft is now being pitched by PAL as competition to Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.
PAL P-6 maritime patrol aircraft.
Aircraft

Embraer and IAI/Elta Launch Cost-effective AEW Aircraft

Technological advances have allowed Elta to develop a small, heavily automated surveillance system that can be carried by the Praetor 600 business jet.
Embraer/Elta P600 airborne early warning aircraft.

IADA Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships

The IADA Foundation has awarded 10 scholarship grants to this year's round of recipients.
Headshots of IADA scholarship recipients
Rotorcraft

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.
Crashed Hansen helicopter on tuna boat deck
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

STOL Predator/Sky Guardian Variant Attracts Emirati Interest

The UAE had tried to order Predators earlier, but that deal ended over security concerns that scuppered the country's F-35 purchase.
computer-generated image of MQ-9B Sky Guardian armed with Emirati weapons in flight
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expanding Fleet in Asia-Pacific

Luxaviation is addding aircaft to its fleets throughout the Asia-Pacific region as it sees a post-pandemic rebound.
Bombardier Global 6000 on airport ramp
Avionics

AeroBrigham Buys MyGoFlight Head-up Display Division

AeroBrigham plans to expand the approvals for the AeroDisplay head-up display into the Part 27 helicopter market.
AeroDisplay head-up display installed in aircraft
Rotorcraft

Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service

Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.
Wings Air Airbus AS350 helicopter in flight over New York City
Regulations and Government

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.
MD Helicopters Cayuse Warrior Plus
Regulations and Government

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Jack Harter Helicopters Eurocopter AS 350 B2 in flight off Hawaiian coast with waterfall in background

Universal Expands Ground Handling Supervision in Brazil

Universal Aviation has added ground handling supervisory services at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport.
Helicopter parked on airport ramp and business jet on takeoff at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport
FutureFlight

Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System

The Australian start-up revealed its 120-kilowatt KM-120 propulsion system on the first day of this week's Avalon Air Show near Melbourne.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s

Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.
KAI FA-50
Accidents

Cirrus Aircraft Engineering Chief Killed in Crash

David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Is First Third-party Shop To Paint a PC-24

Duncan Aviation has painted the first Pilatus PC-24 light jet outside of a Pilatus production facility.
PC-24 painted by Duncan Aviation
FBOs

Stellar Aviation Breaks Ground on New Reno FBO

Stellar Aviation has begun construction on its new $25 million FBO complex at Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
An artist rendering of the new Stellar Aviation facility at KRNO.
Accidents

AINsight: Keep It Clean

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.
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Charter & Fractional

Priester Continues Growth with Five More Managed Jets

Following its acquisition of Mayo Aviation late last year, Priester Aviation's fleet numbers more than 80, including the recent additions of five aircraft.
Priester Aviation Praetor 500 on airport ramp
Rotorcraft

Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan

Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
Eagle Copters Eagle Single helicopter in flight over snow-capped mountains

GAMA Chief Criticizes FAA-Santa Clara MoU

Airports in the U.S. are facing challenges from local communities concerned about potential harm caused by leaded avgas.
GAMA State of the Industry event 2023